Straight from the Bear's mouth

Dustin Lyman, a tight end for the Bears in his fourth NFL season, shares his thoughts on the new Soldier Field.

Q. What do you feel was the worst part of the old Soldier Field?

A. "The locker rooms were a tight fit and there wasn't enough room in the showers, especially for the big guys so you had to wait your turn. Also there really wasn't enough room for your family to wait for you. On the flip side there was a lot of tradition walking into the locker rooms and just knowing the legends that had played there before you.

Q. What is your favorite aspect of the new Soldier Field?

A. The fans having better seats, feeling closer to the field and the game. The natural grass is great and it's what the game is meant to be played on.

Q. What is your biggest bonus as a player in the new stadium?

A. Being back in Chicago! Not having to travel on a bus or airplane to Champaign all the time. Running out of the tunnel and rocking to the sound system. Finally, all the energy of the fans in the stadium. I'm excited and can't wait to get out there and win the game.